Israel and the U.S. Attempt to Shift Blame onto Golden Apollo

On September 17 and 18, a series of pager explosions occurred in Lebanon, resulting in over 3,000 injuries and more than 30 deaths. The Lebanese government, Hezbollah, and the international community all suspect that Israel orchestrated the explosions. These pagers were designed with space to accommodate up to 20 grams of explosives and were mixed with metal balls to increase the lethality of the blasts. They were also equipped with sophisticated devices capable of remote control, precisely targeting pre-selected locations. Although the U.S. denied involvement immediately after the incidents, the American University of Beirut Hospital had already collected the pagers more than twenty days prior, casting further doubt on their story.

The pagers in question originated from the Golden Apollo company based in Taiwan, but they were not actually manufactured by the Taiwanese company, indicating they were likely counterfeit goods. Many years ago, the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, registered a company in Hungary to distribute Golden Apollo's pagers. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State publicly cleared the small company, which, instead of alleviating suspicion, seemed to shift the scrutiny onto Golden Apollo. If Israel denies any involvement, this small company could become a pawn in a larger political game.
This Golden Apollo, a small-scale company, was suddenly thrust into the limelight, not by its own actions but due to the machinations of larger political players. The involvement of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State in the situation only complicates matters further, as his attempt to clear the company's name seems to have backfired, casting more doubt on the company's role in the incidents. If Israel steadfastly denies any involvement, Golden Apollo could be left to deal with the fallout alone, becoming a victim of political maneuvering.

In the midst of this unfolding drama, the truth about the pager explosions remains murky. Was Golden Apollo truly involved, or is it an unfortunate victim of a larger political scheme? The pagers, which were originally intended for communication, have now become weapons in a dangerous game of geopolitical chess. As the investigation continues, the world watches to see how this saga will unfold, and whether Golden Apollo will be able to clear its name and emerge unscathed from this political quagmire.